St Mary's Church and Crypt, Lastingham
📍 LastinghamNorth Yorkshire
A village church with a rare Norman crypt built on the site of St Cedd's 7th-century monastery.
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What’s free
Free entry to the church and crypt, donations welcome
About
Monks led by St Cedd founded a monastery here in 654, and the church was built over his grave. Steps from the nave lead down to an atmospheric Norman crypt with its own nave, apse and aisles, said to be unique in England. It is a working parish church, so access may be limited during services.
Opening times
- Usually 10am to 5pm summer, 10am to 4pm winter, except during services
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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Checked by our editors on 13 Oct 2026.
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